RIP CZ 97 Series

js8588 · Jan 22, 2022

CZ USA seems to be gutting their lineup of everything worth buying. Sad.

jdc1244 · Jan 22, 2022

I’m sure I’m wrong about this and it has nothing to do with it but CZ now owns Colt and if I recall correctly Colt has been known for making pistols in .45 ACP…

lee n. field · Jan 22, 2022

cnj said:
Not a fan of the .45 cartridge, so no loss to me. That said, maybe they are repurposing the frame for 10mm? Maybe call it the CZ100 or CZ110? I'd be all over that one!

You do know those names are already taken, right?

The polymer striker fired gun CZ doesn't want to admit ever existed.

chicharrones · Jan 22, 2022

jdc1244 said:
I’m sure I’m wrong about this and it has nothing to do with it but CZ now owns Colt and if I recall correctly Colt has been known for making pistols in .45 ACP…

Double stack vs. single stack magazines. I love 1911s, but they aren't always the answer everyone is looking for.

TarDevil · Jan 22, 2022

hemiram said:
I got a great deal on an EAA Witness 45, and then soon after, on a SAR K2 45

I like the SAR mag capacity, but the CZ has one feature I can't find in another DA/SA; you can't engage the safety with the hammer down.

Mark_Mark · Jan 22, 2022

Mauser lover said:
I’m confused. Was there a problem with the Tanfoglio? I’m hoping to get a 10 Tanfoglio when they become available, and if there is a problem I want to know.

The only problem is the Super Heavy recoil spring and the lack of slide serrations to do a quick rack. I’m probably going to get it optic cut so I can rack the slide. It’s that slick (in terms of not being about to rack the slide)

Try one for yourself, it looks cool but if I can’t easily rack the slide, I can’t carry it.

Mark_Mark · Jan 22, 2022

js8588 said:
CZ USA seems to be gutting their lineup of everything worth buying. Sad.

Rami

RIP

kidneyboy · Jan 22, 2022

The 97 has been high on my list (even though I'm done buying guns) but that SAR looks good.

Mark_Mark · Jan 22, 2022

kidneyboy said:
The 97 has been high on my list (even though I'm done buying guns) but that SAR looks good.

I bought a Dillion Progressive press for .45ACP because I’m getting old and Wizer. The 97 was on my list too…. SAD! guess I’ll stick to 1911’s

SharpDog · Jan 22, 2022

TarDevil said:
Sigh...
https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-97-b/

My LGS had one a couple weeks ago. When this ice storm is over I'll go see if it's still there and give it a good home.

EAA Witness

jeff-10 · Jan 22, 2022

I guess the cancellation of the P227 foreshadowed the CZ-97.

TarDevil · Jan 22, 2022

SharpDog said:
EAA Witness

See my post #30.
And I don't think the Witness is still available in .45. Couldn't find anything but 1911's on the website.

kidneyboy · Jan 22, 2022

Mark_Mark said:
I bought a Dillion Progressive press for .45ACP because I’m getting old and Wizer. The 97 was on my list too…. SAD! guess I’ll stick to 1911’s

FNX 45 Tactical. One of the best shooting 45's I have ever owned. I load more 45acp than any other cartridge.

TarDevil · Jan 22, 2022

kidneyboy said:
FNX 45 Tactical

Oh, I like this gun a lot. The LGS had one and I got to play with it. A little more money than I can justify right now, though.

Wish I could find the non-tactical version.

Nature Boy · Jan 22, 2022

kidneyboy said:
FNX 45 Tactical. One of the best shooting 45's I have ever owned. I load more 45acp than any other cartridge.

I trust your experience and I’m sure it’s everything you say it is.

However, it is still a plastic pistol and the CZ97 is not.

kidneyboy · Jan 22, 2022

Nature Boy said:
I trust your experience and I’m sure it’s everything you say it is.

However, it is still a plastic pistol and the CZ97 is not.

Interesting , isn't it? I have shot 10s of thousands of rounds out of metal 45s of all sorts and this one behaves so well. The CZ97 I was looking at was purchased by a friend of mine so I'll get a chance to shoot it soon enough.

Navy87Guy · Jan 22, 2022

jeff-10 said:
I guess the cancellation of the P227 foreshadowed the CZ-97.

The 227 was the gun Sig never needed to make, since they already had the P220. It’s nearly impossible to tell them apart side-by-side.

That said, I have one of each.

CNobbe · Jan 22, 2022

kidneyboy said:
Interesting , isn't it? I have shot 10s of thousands of rounds out of metal 45s of all sorts and this one behaves so well. The CZ97 I was looking at was purchased by a friend of mine so I'll get a chance to shoot it soon enough.

I was going to get out of loading 45, stick to 9 and 10mm, but I can't let the FNX 45 go. It's stupid expensive, but it sure shoots. Suppressed or not, it's a wonderful gun. Have a 97B, gloss blued. It's nice, but long outdated IMO.

Mark_Mark · Jan 23, 2022

Nature Boy said:
I trust your experience and I’m sure it’s everything you say it is.

However, it is still a plastic pistol and the CZ97 is not.

I like some plastic, for 9mm and 30 Super Dooper Com Carry and .22LR

BUT for the big boys!?!?!?! Cold Steel! or Hot Aluminum

Mr.Revolverguy · Jan 23, 2022

WOW are you kidding me? Does anyone know if the BD is still available?

Mauser lover · Jan 23, 2022

Mark_Mark said:
The only problem is the Super Heavy recoil spring and the lack of slide serrations to do a quick rack. I’m probably going to get it optic cut so I can rack the slide. It’s that slick (in terms of not being about to rack the slide)

Try one for yourself, it looks cool but if I can’t easily rack the slide, I can’t carry it.

My Witness Limited in 9mm has serrations, and all the ones on their website seem to have serrations. It’s a little confusing since EAA doesn’t distribute Tanfoglio any more, but all the ones I can find here look serrated.

http://www.italianfirearmsgroup.com/tanfoglio/

stanley_white · Jan 23, 2022

Thank you gentlemen for making me aware of this.

A CZ97BD had been on my list for awhile and last night, having seen this thread, I bought one from Impact Guns.

-Stan

John_R · Jan 23, 2022

Mark_Mark said:
The only problem is the Super Heavy recoil spring and the lack of slide serrations to do a quick rack. I’m probably going to get it optic cut so I can rack the slide. It’s that slick (in terms of not being about to rack the slide)

Try one for yourself, it looks cool but if I can’t easily rack the slide, I can’t carry it.

I know what you mean, I wanted a .45 Witness but the slide had too little gripping surface to rack easily.

Mark_Mark · Jan 23, 2022

Mauser lover said:
My Witness Limited in 9mm has serrations, and all the ones on their website seem to have serrations. It’s a little confusing since EAA doesn’t distribute Tanfoglio any more, but all the ones I can find here look serrated.

http://www.italianfirearmsgroup.com/tanfoglio/

try before you buy! especially, feel the slide

Mark_Mark · Jan 23, 2022

John_R said:
I know what you mean, I wanted a .45 Witness but the slide had too little gripping surface to rack easily.

oooh yeah, I put grip tape on the slide for temporary solution. I’ll just send it out for a optic cut.

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